Test Scores by grade

Math

20%

45%

74%

Reading

Pennsylvania System of State Assessments (PSSA)

In 2011-2012 Pennsylvania used the Pennsylvania System of State Assessments (PSSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in math and reading, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The results for reading, writing and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The PSSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Pennsylvania. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

This school in 2012

Philadelphia City School District average

Pennsylvania state average

% scale represents number of student who met or exceeded standards

28%

56%

83%

Math

17%

42%

72%

Reading

22%

49%

82%

Science

Pennsylvania System of State Assessments (PSSA)

In 2011-2012 Pennsylvania used the Pennsylvania System of State Assessments (PSSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in math and reading, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The results for reading, writing and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The PSSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Pennsylvania. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

This school in 2012

Philadelphia City School District average

Pennsylvania state average

% scale represents number of student who met or exceeded standards

15%

45%

73%

Math

18%

35%

65%

Reading

16%

32%

64%

Writing

Pennsylvania System of State Assessments (PSSA)

In 2011-2012 Pennsylvania used the Pennsylvania System of State Assessments (PSSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in math and reading, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The results for reading, writing and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The PSSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Pennsylvania. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

This school in 2012

Philadelphia City School District average

Pennsylvania state average

% scale represents number of student who met or exceeded standards

19%

52%

77%

Math

24%

42%

69%

Reading

Pennsylvania System of State Assessments (PSSA)

In 2011-2012 Pennsylvania used the Pennsylvania System of State Assessments (PSSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in math and reading, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The results for reading, writing and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The PSSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Pennsylvania. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

This school in 2012

Philadelphia City School District average

Pennsylvania state average

% scale represents number of student who met or exceeded standards

14%

56%

80%

Math

15%

52%

76%

Reading

Pennsylvania System of State Assessments (PSSA)

In 2011-2012 Pennsylvania used the Pennsylvania System of State Assessments (PSSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in math and reading, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The results for reading, writing and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The PSSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Pennsylvania. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

This school in 2012

Philadelphia City School District average

Pennsylvania state average

% scale represents number of student who met or exceeded standards

21%

52%

76%

Math

47%

58%

80%

Reading

8%

24%

60%

Science

18%

48%

73%

Writing

Pennsylvania System of State Assessments (PSSA)

In 2011-2012 Pennsylvania used the Pennsylvania System of State Assessments (PSSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in math and reading, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The results for reading, writing and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The PSSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Pennsylvania. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

This school in 2012

Philadelphia City School District average

Pennsylvania state average

% scale represents number of student who met or exceeded standards

We do not have any test data available for this school.

About this school

Huey Samuel B School is a public middle school in Philadelphia. The principal of Huey Samuel B School is Mr Aaron Starke. 760 students attend Huey Samuel B School and are mostly Black, non-Hispanic; Multiracial; and Hispanic. 100% of the 760 students here are paying reduced lunch prices. The ratio of students to teachers at Huey Samuel B School is 18:1. Hamilton Andrew School is one of the nearest middle schools.

Extracurricular activities

Arts

Band

Dance

Drawing painting

Languages Taught

Spanish

Sports

Basketball

Student Ethnicities

Ethnicity

School

District

Black, non-Hispanic

95%

56%

Multiracial

3%

4%

Hispanic

1%

19%

White, non-Hispanic

0.4%

14%

Native American or Native Alaskan

0.1%

0%

Asian/Pacific Islander

0.1%

7%

Asian

0%

%

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

0%

0%

Student Subgroups

Community ratings & reviews

(5 months ago)

This is a great place to work because of the principal and the staff. There is so much camaraderie. I am first year teacher in the district. I find the staff so helpful and friendly. My students are a handful but after 3 months they are beginning to response in a positive way towards the classroom rules and procedures. I just wished that my parents were more involved in their child's education and dedicated. Some of my parents are really great they are involved they work with me we have a partnership. We all want the same thing for the children a quality education. Knowledge is power.

(1 year ago)

The Samuel Huey School is a School that is in Need of Some Help. As with Most Schools these days. The Teachers are Trying Hard. The Students do The Best They Can with what They Have. Yes they Could and Should get All the Help You /We Can Offer. It's One School Left in the West Philadelphia Area. K-8th. So Give Them A Hand For The Kids!

(1 year ago)

Wow. As ex student I can't believe this school has such high ratings. I don't know how much it's changed since I left but from what I can remember it's kids so mean that teachers cry sub par education and broken ac/ heaters.Haven't been since 2007 so maybe thing have changed.

(4 years ago)

My son started here or K and 1st grade. After certain situations that I thought wasn't fair to the lower level kids I decided to transfer. My son has been on the honor since K and hasn't been recognized for that until the second marking period when he was in the 1st grade. I had to complain almost everyday for my son to be praised and recognized for his hard work. Kids need to be awarded and embraced from getting good grades and excellent behavior. As far as the Principal I have mixed feelings. He tends to care about the kids that are in higher grades starting from the 5th grade. I do see that he is highly involved in that aspect but when it comes to education safety and parental involvement this is where he lacks. The counselor is ghetto and outspoken a little too much for her to be in that position. The teachers are GREAT and the ones who care and are involved and more concerned than the parents and Principal. Luckily me and my family are not from West philly so majority of the kids are just a product of their enviornment--sad to say. Overall I really wouldn't recommend anyone to send there child here unless you're desperate to enroll.

(4 years ago)

I am sadened by the comment that was left by the parent that said such horrible things about The Principal and Vice Principal of Huey Elementary. I did my student teaching there and I had a wonderful experience. I was not only given a qualified veteran teacher to work with I witnessed first hand how active an involed the principal was in the daily operations of the school! I was impressed and I hope that I get the opportunity to work at that school as a teacher myself! I don't know what kind experience provoked that parent to say such things about this administration but I assure you this is NOT what Huey School is about! I hope whatever issues that parent had were resolved and I wish the best for each and every lil shining star attending Huey Elementary!

(4 years ago)

This is one of the worst run schools I have ever seen. The principal and assistant principal are anything but positive role models. They do not understand what true education is. Their focus is only on the middle school which leaves the majority of the grades to put it nicely unsupported. The administration does not support the staff in any sort of way. The principal has a closed door policy and refuses to help any teacher with problems that arise in the classroom. Parent involvement is discouraged strongly. The schedule is made to maximum student failure and no one is willing to change it. i would under no circumstances send my children to this school or any school this principal is in charge of.

(5 years ago)

The teachers and counselor are very caring and take time to listen to parents.